Likewise the early release of the 'dayniter' coach included Norfolk and Western. Before purchasing several I contacted Rapido by email and was...
I'm always delighted to see any release in Wisconsin Central colours, and these cars are a must have for paper traffic! These will be a great...
Nice work Mark, I shall be watching with interest as I have a few of these NW cars that need the same treatment. Cheers, Kev
Nice one Craig, both NW and both GBW Pre-ordered through my UK supplier. Took the opportunity to order the NW 70 ton hoppers too. Cheers, Kev
I run DC blocks and have never had any problems with metal wheel sets. I wouldn't bother trying to lube wheel journals, there's no need and you'll...
Well, I shall certainly be keen to hear your comments once you have them in hand. I'm particularly keen to hear how they run. Cheers, Kev
Geno, is there a reason why you particularly want to use insulfrog turnouts? I think you said you were going to use DC control, so provided you...
The Peco track is based on 'european' ... what ever that means. Can't say it's ever bothered me, but then I'm from the UK! Peco Code 55 is nice,...
Depends what control system you are using - if you are old school DC, then from personal experience with small locos, I would go Peco electrofrog....
Great to see things moving for you again Dave. I shall be placing orders with my usual supplier! Cheers, Kev
Hi Don, A couple of sites I have found useful: http://www.railroadcarhistory.com/ http://www.dgcasdorph.com/ Loads of info if you don't...
I'd hoped I had left the ¤¤¤¤¤y sniping at Kato back on the Atlas forum ...... evidently not :tb-sad: Personally, I'm pleased that Kato have...
NOt sure how I missed that survey .... call me stupid:pbaffled: Done now, and good to see the results - hope the manufacturers are looking!...
Most of the Illinois History Mainstreet 'kits' are in HO scale, but you can reduce them down for N scale. I've build the depot building (somewhat...
Hi Sean, You say you don't have enough room for the full size of this plan, I'm assuming 10ft x 5ft, but you don't say how much room you do...
Absolutely! I'd by a couple. Cheers, Kev
Hi Tony, I use normal PVA glue to fix my track down onto plywood. You need to weight the track down, especially on flex curves. The advantage,...
Many thanks for sharing, that will come in very hand when I bet back to structures! Cheers, Kev
Exactrail use Athearn trucks, so the earlier models have accumate couplers, with McHenry's coming in as available. Generally nice cars IMO....
No construction pictures yet, but I see a possible home for it on an extension I'm planning for later in the year. I appreciate your sharing the...
